2002 Honda City vs. 1947 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1947 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 208 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
Because 1947 Triumph Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1947 Triumph Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1947 Triumph Roadster (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1947 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1947 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | City | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
